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11:55 AM ET, September 23, 2009

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People.com:
Mackenzie Phillips: I Slept with My Own Father  —  “Don't hate my father,” Mackenzie Phillips tells PEOPLE.  —  But in a tell-all book out Wednesday, the former childhood actress reveals that her dad, musician John Phillips of the '60s band the Mamas and the Papas, engaged with her in a long-term incestuous relationship.
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Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Chynna Phillips Speaks Out on Mackenzie's Affair With Dad  —  In her new memoir High on Arrival, actress Mackenzie Phillips reveals how she had a 10-year affair with her father, musician John Phillips of the '60s band the Mamas and the Papas.  —  And in the new issue of Us Weekly …
TMZ.com:
K-Fat will Become K-Fit — on Reality Show  —  Looks like Kevin Federline is tired of all the K-Overfed jokes — because TMZ has learned he officially signed on to do the next season of “Celebrity Fit Club.”  —  Federleezy has packed on the pounds of late — see Exhibit XXL above — but he's on a mission to reduce the rolls.
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People.com:
Kevin Federline to Appear on Celebrity Fit Club  —  Kevin Federline is about to slim down.  —  The father of four, who was married to Britney Spears, is joining the cast of Celebrity Fit Club, a rep for VH1 confirms to PEOPLE  —  Also appearing on the seventh season of the show …
Popeater:
K-Fed to Get K-'Fit' for Your Reality Viewing Pleasure
Discussion: D*ana's Dirt
David Caplan / People.com:
Sarah Michelle Prinze and Freddie Prinze Jr. Have a Girl!  —  Sarah Michelle Prinze and husband Freddie Prinze Jr. are parents, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  The couple “welcomed their daughter Charlotte Grace Prinze on Saturday, Sept. 19,” says a rep for the actress.  “The family is over the moon.”
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Access Hollywood:   It's A Girl For Sarah Michelle Prinze & Freddie Prinze Jr.
Perez Hilton:
Jaclyn Smith Alive and Well!  —  Honduran media reported earlier that Jaclyn Smith was rushed to the hospital, the victim of an apparent suicide attempt.  El Heraldo, a local newspaper, which first broke the news, is now reporting that it was NOT Jaclyn Smith who was taken to the hospital …
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Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Jaclyn Smith Is Fine, Her Former Stunt Double Is Not
People.com:
Jaclyn Smith Says She's Alive and Well
Discussion: Popeater
Khloe Kardashian:
The Rumors Are True!!!  —  Hi dolls.  I'm thrilled to finally be able to tell you that the news is true... Lamar and I are getting married on Sunday!!!  I couldn't be happier and I'm so excited that I can finally share the news with all of you.  —  Your well wishes have meant the world …
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Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
Diablo Cody adapting ‘Sweet Valley High’  —  “Sweet Valley High” filtered through Diablo Cody?  —  That is exactly what Universal is doubling down on, in negotiations to pick up the rights to the long-running book series, with Cody attached to adapt.  Cody also will produce with Mason Novick as well as Marc Platt.
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Dave McNary / Variety:
Diablo Cody takes on ‘Sweet Valley’
Discussion: Jezebel and FilmDrunk.com
Lara Martin / Digital Spy:
Travolta ‘arrives at court for extortion trial’  —  John Travolta has arrived at the trial of two people accused of trying to extort $25 million from him in the wake of his son's death, says The AP.  —  The defendants have been accused of attempting to blackmail Travolta …
Discussion: TMZ.com
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TMZ.com:
Travolta First Witness — Smoking Gun to Follow
Discussion: Showbiz Spy
Michael Fleming / Variety:
Producers acquire Meyer's ‘Host’  —  Trio use own money to buy screen rights to novel  —  Producers Nick Wechsler, Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz have used their own money to acquire screen rights to “The Host,” the first adult novel written by Stephenie Meyer, author of the “Twilight” series.
Discussion: ImNotObsessed.com and Movieline
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Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Twilight's Meyer Tackles Adult Pic Fare With Niccol
Discussion: EW.com
Mike Fleming / BFDealmemo:
Fincher Makes Facebook Connections  —  Columbia Pictures and director David Fincher have set its core cast for “The Social Network,” the Aaron Sorkin-scripted drama about the formation of Facebook.  —  Jesse Eisenberg will play founder Mark Zuckerberg, Justin Timberlake will play Sean Parker …
Cynthia Wang / People.com:
A New Man for Kate Walsh  —  Kate Walsh seems to have moved on from her divorce to film executive Alex Young - she attended the Emmy Awards Sunday with new beau Neil Andrea.  But the Private Practice actress isn't about to kiss-and-tell.  —  When asked about her hot date, Walsh told PEOPLE, “I'm not going to talk about that!
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NY Daily News:
Kate Walsh, Bill Maher are surprise winners in Emmy arm candy department
E! Online:
Lamar's Baby Mama on Khloé Nuptials: “I Thought It Was a Joke”  —  If you think you're surprised by Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom's upcoming quickie wedding on Sunday, imagine how the groom's ex-fiancée must feel.  —  Odom, 29, began dating Liza Morales when they were both just 17 …
Perez Hilton:
Did Howard K Inject Anna Nicole Smith?  —  Two former nannies who worked for Anna Nicole Smith have come forward, in light of the huge drug bombshell just announced, to report that they both saw Howard K. Stern and Dr. Khristine Eroshevich inject drugs into Anna Nicole.
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Jessica Simpson, Do Not Read This!  —  If being single and losing her dog to a coyote weren't bad enough for Jessica Simpson, she now has to find out her ex-husband is getting back together with his ex-girlfriend.  —  Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo have been on a total PDA parade for the last three days (and nights!) in Las Vegas...
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Two more cast in ‘Thor’  —  Jaimie Alexander, Colm Feore join Marvel adaptation  —  The world of “Thor” is filling up.  —  Jaimie Alexander and Colm Feore are coming aboard the Marvel Studios adaptation of its comic book featuring the Norse god of thunder.  Kenneth Branagh is directing.
Discussion: io9
 
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